Jo Cox murder suspect tells court his name is 'death to traitors, freedom for Britain'

[Turborama]

Source: Guardian

Thomas Mair has given his name as “death to traitors, freedom for Britain” during his appearance in court charged with the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox.

Mair, 52, from Birstall, was formally charged at Westminster magistrates court on Saturday with the murder of Joanne Cox, grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon.

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An appeal in Cox’s name raised more than £260,000 in less than 24 hours to support charities working to counter loneliness, challenge extremism, and fund search and rescue workers in Syria.

The US president, Barack Obama, phoned the late MP’s widower, Brendan, from Air Force One to offer his condolences. According to a White House spokesperson, Obama said: “The world is a better place because of her selfless service to others, and there can be no justification for this heinous crime, which robbed a family, a community, and a nation of a dedicated wife, mother and public servant.”

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In case anyone thought it was unlikely he shouted "Britain First" during the horrific murder...

[Helen Borg]

1. But they are still puzzling over "the motive".

What could it be?

[The King of Prussia]

10. Motive?

No idea I'm afraid.

:large

[Helen Borg]

14. WTF? What does this have to do with the Labour Party?

...

[brooklynite]

15. I'm guessing the assumption is that political hyperbole like this is part of what set him off.

[Helen Borg]

16. It could certainly be...

Watching news these days is likely to give people PTSD.

[The King of Prussia]

20. She was a Labour MP

Hope this helps.

[Turborama]

17. More likely this....

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/ukip-official-criticised-after-calling-11205735

[DonCoquixote]

2. I almost hope the Brexit works

for the same reason I almost hope Le Pen wins, that way, a Europe that spent the latter half of the 20th century playing the eagle against the bear can be forced to smack it's head into the wall of it's incompetence. The Euro was the one serious contender to dethrone the Dollar, until Germany began to pick up old habits of conservative government and ethnic arrogance. Add to that a Britain that cannot decide if they want to be Europe or a revived Empire, and a France that threw away Liberte et Egalite for racism and Austerity, and it may only be a matter of time where the Russians and Chinese ask themselves if they even want the headache of taking it over.

Of course, I hope the Cameron, Le Pen, and yes Merkel go down in flames, I hope the bonfire is so big we can throw Trump on it too.

[Helen Borg]

4. But see what happened after Saddam went down in flames...

[OnlinePoker]

3. Apparently he has had mental health issues for years

He even sought treatment the day before the murder and was told to come back the next day.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/17/jo-cox-murder-thomas-mair-asked-for-mental-health-treatment-day/

[muriel_volestrangler]

7. Would suffering from depression be linked to a violent attack?

It doesn't seem likely to me.

[OnlinePoker]

8. Depression and extreme anger/rage can be linked

This, however, seemed like a calculated attack given the homemade/modified gun and knife that he had, but I don't know if she was the intended victim or just a target of opportunity.

http://www.storiedmind.com/anger/depression-anger-destructive-partnership/

[muriel_volestrangler]

13. With the "death to traitors, freedom for Britain" rant, his purchase of neo-Nazi material,

his subscription to a pro-apartheid magazine, his apparent cry of 'Britain First', his attendance at a Britain First rally, and Jo Cox's championing of Syrian refugees, I think she was the intended victim.

[Odin2005]

11. Mental illness has nothing to do with this.

And to even claim so is incredibly offensive to and stigmatizing towards the mentally ill, it is a common RW tactic every time some otherwise perfectly sane FANATIC IDEOLOGUE goes on a rampage to call them "mentally ill".

[glennward]

5. How long before Trump will be running his rants at his rallies? nt

[Recursion]

6. Well that settles any lingering doubts, I would hope

God, that's awful

[tabasco]

9. This is the type of kook who is so susceptible to right-wing hate propaganda

How many ticking time bombs do we have here in the US, glued to Fox "News" and hate radio?

[Odin2005]

12. Lock him up and throw away the key.

[Just reading posts]

18. Given that they don't have the death penalty, it's the most we can hope for.

I did a bit of quick Googling, and the UK does have life without parole as an option for murders committed to advance a political agenda.

[youceyec]

19. Another TERRORIST

Strikes down an innocent soul.